US Bridges

KY-1469 over Caney Creek

Fair

Pike County, Kentucky · 000.200 Mi. W.Jct U.S. 23 · Structure no. 098B00237N

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,299
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1469 over Caney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1469 over Caney Creek in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,299 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,299 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesKY-1469
CrossesCaney Creek
Location000.200 Mi. W.Jct U.S. 23
RouteState Highway 1469
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.36, -82.55611
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,299 (2021)
Projected traffic3,299 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1469 over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1469 over Caney Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1469 over Caney Creek carry?

About 3,299 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is KY-1469 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1469 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.